A remarkable opportunity waited for a 12-year-old aviator who travelled from Greenville, North Carolina to Norfolk for a once-in-a-lifetime experience meeting with some of the Navy’s finest naval aviators...

Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 held a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia, on Aug. 6 in which Capt. Dan Catlin relinquished his duties as Commander, CVW-8 to Capt. David Dartez...

Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VRC) 40, the “Rawhides,” held a change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 2, to mark a transition of command leadership. Cmdr. Brett Cameron, a native of Pinon Hills, California, assumed all duties and responsibilities as VRC-40 commanding...

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 has fused naval tradition and modern trends with a personalized touch by painting their ceremonial squadron aircraft, an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, and adding a new twist to National Tattoo Day observed annually on July 17...

The “Bluetails” of Airborne Command & Control Squadron (VAW) 121, stationed aboard Naval Station Norfolk, held a change of command ceremony, June 27, to mark a transition of command leadership. During the change of command event, Cmdr. Brad Weiland, a native of Northridge, California, assumed all...

Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 Commanding Officer Capt. Jason Papadopoulos, members of the Rhino Demonstration team, and Naval Air Force Atlantic’s Force Master Chief Jimmy W. Hailey III, visited Old Dominion University (ODU) campus, June 20, to get a glimpse into the day and life of their...

Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) dedicated a conference room in honor of Ensign Jesse L. Brown, the first African American Naval Aviator in the United States Navy, June 21...

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group (CPRG/CPRG Pacific) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk's Vista Point, June 14. Rear Adm. Brett Mietus assumed all duties and responsibilities as the 41st commander of CPRG and CPRG Pacific from Rear Adm. Adam Kijek.Adm. Daniel...

To honor the heroic actions of the men and women involved in one of the most significant air-sea battles of World War II, Naval Air Force Atlantic (AIRLANT) held a commemoration ceremony at the Naval Aviation Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, June 7. The commemorative event to mark the 82nd...

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HM) 15 volunteers at Camp Allen Elementary School for their field day event, May 31, 2024. HM-15 Sailors participate in multiple volunteer events each year to strengthen the relationship between the Navy and the local community...